Tagging butterflies during their fall migration was supposed to be easy.   Stick the tag on, release the butterfly.   No one mentions what to do when things go wrong.   Chrysalis #6 emerged late on a Monday so I kept him (yes, it was a male) overnight in the clear plastic box that I had... (more)

November 20, 2009   McKINNEY VARSITY LOSES CLOSE GAME TO COPPELL.   by Jim Pikl               The McKinney Varsity Gold hockey team came up two minutes short of what would have been their third season victory on Thursday against the second-ranked... (more)

The Woodrow Wilson High School girls swim team finished second and the boys placed third at a November 17 meet in Carrollton.   This follows their strong showing at a five - team meet at Loos Pool on November 3.             First place finishes were registered by Kristen... (more)

Eleven Coppell High School Band students earned spots in the Region 20 All-Region Orchestra recently and participated in a clinic and concert Nov. 13-14 at Nimitz High School in Irving. About 80 CHS band students auditioned for a possible 30 spots in the Region Orchestra tryouts. More than 40... (more)

My club, the MOMS Club of Rockwall, is a small non-profit group of about 20 stay-at-home moms who enjoy giving back to our community.  We recently had a very successful fundraiser for such a small group. On October 24, we held a garage sale at the Rockwall Free Methodist Church to raise money... (more)

My club, the MOMS Club of Rockwall, is a small non-profit group of about 20 stay-at-home moms who enjoy giving back to our community.  We recently had a very successful fundraiser for such a small group. On October 24, we held a garage sale at the Rockwall Free Methodist Church to raise money... (more)

Eighth graders and their parents are invited to an Open House & Tour, Tuesday December 8, 2009,6:30 ­ 8:30 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson High School. Meet the teachers, administrators, coaches, parents and students. Learn about the outstanding academic and extracurricular opportunities at... (more)

  Education is the top priority for 1987 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Brown. The Notre Dame alumnus and 17-year NFL veteran spoke to an audience of about 25 about the need for keeping up with academics and athletics at the November Richardson High School Athletics Booster Club Meeting.... (more)

DALLAS, TEXAS, NOV. 20, 2009: Jerry McDonald has been named executive director of The Legacy at Preston Hollow. The announcement was made by Michael Ellentuck, president of The Legacy Senior Communities, Inc., the parent organization of The Legacy at Preston Hollow. McDonald joins brings more... (more)

Local retailers are gearing up for Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, with extended hours, promotions and special sales. Find a participating retailer near you. Grapevine Mills Mall Hours: midnight to 10 p.m. Nov. 27; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Nov. 28; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 29.... (more)